Category Archives: El Monte

Months after El Monte Union bond mismanagement accusations, many are still not speaking out

It’s been about three months since I returned to the good old San Gabriel Valley Tribune and since that time I’ve been following this very intriguing and very secretive agreement that keeps anyone in the El Monte Union High School … Continue reading

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A new year means a new round of weekend recap

Another long weekend has passed us by and in its wake we are left with a new year, the knowledge that we are back to those grueling five day schedules, and that you probably spent most of the weekend hungover … Continue reading

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Covina = Rounders?

Police, in an undercover venture, arrested eight people in Covina Tuesday night for illegal poker games. This doesn’t appear to just be some friendly mates deciding to sit down for a game of hold ‘em at $10 a piece. It … Continue reading

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Two-year degree can get $79,000 salary in El Monte

El Monte is hiring. And apparently a higher education doesn’t mean a higher salary. The city is hiring a city council liaison, who will largely do public relations for the city. The post requires an AA Degree or 60 units … Continue reading

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Union-backed candidates lead in El Monte

Again from reporter Rebecca Kimitch, but this time early El Monte elections: EL MONTE — In early voting results Tuesday night, three incumbents appeared to be headed for defeat in the races of El Monte mayor and two open City … Continue reading

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Mussenden arrest fallout continues

With a prostitution arrest looming over his head, I guess Jim Mussenden, or at least some of the people around him, don’t think its the best idea he remain a Boy Scout commissioner. Mussenden was commissioner of the Trails of … Continue reading

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So long, Mussenden

El Monte City Manager Jim Mussenden tendered his letter of resignation Saturday following his arrest during a prostitution sting in Pomona last week. His decision to step down was announced following an emergency closed-session meeting of the City Council this … Continue reading

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El Monte city manager could be axed over arrest

Jim Mussenden’s Thursday night arrest for allegedly trying to pick up a prostitute doesn’t seem to be sitting well with those in City Hall and the El Monte Police Department. The City Council is holding a special meeting Saturday at … Continue reading

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El Monte city manager busted in hooker ring

El Monte’s top executive is in some serious legal trouble this morning after getting busted in a prostitution ring in Pomona last night. Jim Mussenden, 59, is one of 30 people who were arrested by Pomona Police Department’s Vice Unit … Continue reading

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El Monte Transit Village in more trouble

For many, a massive, billion-dollar development plan for the El Monte Transit Village was always a little bit far-fetched. But ever since the president of the development company pegged to build the center was arrested on fraud allegations, the proposal … Continue reading

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